Prineville has been named the poorest town in Oregon. This designation comes from a study by 24/7 Wall Street, which examined incorporated cities in the state with populations of 25,000 or fewer residents.
Key Statistics
- Median Household Income: Prineville’s median household income is $29,959, the lowest among Oregon towns of its size.
- Educational Attainment: Less than 11% of adults in Prineville have at least a bachelor’s degree, significantly below the statewide average of nearly 30%.
- Comparison: At the other end of the spectrum, Happy Valley is Oregon’s richest town, with a median income of $92,773.
Why Prineville?
Like many of the poorest towns across the country, Prineville’s low median income is paired with lower educational attainment. These factors contribute to ongoing economic challenges for many residents.
Prineville currently holds the title of the poorest town in Oregon, based on median household income and educational attainment data.
Sources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk4p6TBqcjk
- https://kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-news-feed/148025
- https://www.roadsnacks.net/poorest-places-in-oregon/
- https://hdpulse.nimhd.nih.gov/data-portal/_social/poverty/table?statefips=41&demo=00007